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Joey Frenette

Joey Frenette is a journalist, University of British Columbia graduate, ex-engineer, Warren Buffett fanatic, and Fool who's completed CFA Level 1. He’s been investing since 2014 and is always on the hunt for value, regardless of the market "weather." Before writing at The Motley Fool, Joey worked as an analyst/developer at several Canadian small- and mid-cap software firms, including Syscon and Avigilon. Beyond Motley Fool, Joey’s work can be found at TipRanks and InvestorPlace. Follow or send him a message on X (or Twitter) @realJoeFrenette

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks

Opinion: Warren Buffett’s Canadian Oil Bet Will Make Him Even Richer

| Joey Frenette

Why Warren Buffett's foray into Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) will pay massive dividends.

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Stocks for Beginners

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) Is Nearing a Massive Buy Signal

| Joey Frenette

Why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is looking like a steal for dividend-growth investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Alert: 3 Canadian Energy Stocks to Buy on the Saudi Oil Supply Shock

| Joey Frenette

Why Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) and two other energy stocks may be strong buys after the recent oil shock.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Growth: Let This Goose Lay Golden Eggs in Your TFSA Retirement Fund

| Joey Frenette

Why Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) is a strong growth buy on the dip.

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Dividend Stocks

Are Canadian Banks Skating on Thin Ice?

| Joey Frenette

Are battered banks like CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) still worth owning after the latest bottom bounce? Or will bulls become trapped?

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Cannabis Stocks

Marijuana Investors: A TSX-Index-Exclusive Cannabis Play I’d Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Why Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. (TSX:FAF) is the perfect way to invest in cannabis distribution.

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett’s Latest Words of Wisdom Could Stop You From Making This Massive Mistake

| Joey Frenette

Why Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is a growth stock that you may miss out on if you didn't heed…

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Dividend Stocks

Oil Shock: Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) Stock Soars 13% in a Day … Should You Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Why Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) is the perfect hedge against an oil shock!

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: Avoid This Insidious Mistake With Your TFSA

| Joey Frenette

Why Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) is a better alternative to cash for young and cautious investors.

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Cannabis Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Stocks Under $3 That Could Lead to Big Gains in 2020 and Beyond

| Joey Frenette

Why TFSA investors should consider Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. (TSX:FAF) and another "penny stock" as TFSA holdings.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Value: 3 Dividend Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Why income investors should consider Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and two other stocks amidst the move from growth to value.

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Cannabis Stocks

Marijuana Investors: Why Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) May Actually Be the Cheapest Stock on the TSX Index

| Joey Frenette

After a "weak" fourth quarter, Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) looks like a play that could make investors rich come 2020…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Protection 101: 2 Stocks That Will Have Your Back in the Next Bear Market

| Joey Frenette

Why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and another stock could form a perfect foundation for your TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income 101: This 7% Yielder Will Cut You a Fat Cheque

| Joey Frenette

Why Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) may be a top income stock for the risk tolerant.

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Investing

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Went From Sexy to Scary… Could the Vicious Sell-Off Get Even Worse?

| Joey Frenette

Should you buy Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock on the dip as it gets obliterated amidst the growth-to-value rotation?

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Bank Stocks

3 Stocks Bouncing off 52-Week Lows

| Joey Frenette

Why Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and two other stocks are timely value bets for September.

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Stocks for Beginners

5 Massive TFSA Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs!

| Joey Frenette

Why the BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (TSX:ZLB) is the perfect cure for nearly half of Canadians who aren't…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Now or You’ll Kick Yourself Later

| Joey Frenette

Here's why Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is a must-buy before analysts begin to change their tune on Canadian bank stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Did This Stellar Dividend Growth Stock Fall?

| Joey Frenette

Why investors should buy Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) on its recent unwarranted dip.

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Dividend Stocks

Could You Retire With $300,000?

| Joey Frenette

Turn your portfolio into a passive-income stream with Inovalis REIT (TSX:INO.UN) and you can support a retirement with just $300k.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: An Overvalued Stock You May Want to Sell

| Joey Frenette

Why Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) may be too frothy for your TFSA value portfolio.

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Cannabis Stocks

Marijuana Investors: Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Could Skyrocket Back to All-Time Highs

| Joey Frenette

Why weed stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) are undervalued relative to their explosive growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 “Hot” REITs Yielding Up to 12.8%

| Joey Frenette

Consider American Hotel Income Properties REIT (TSX:HOT.UN) and another REIT if you want to give your TFSA income fund a…

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Dividend Stocks

Lazy Landlords: Start a Real Estate Empire With These REITs

| Joey Frenette

Consider Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) and another REIT if you're looking to maximize returns as a real estate investor.

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Dividend Stocks

Alert: High Insider Buying at This Canadian Bank

| Joey Frenette

Why you should follow insiders into Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) stock after a promising third quarter.

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Joey Frenette

Why Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) and another high-yield dividend stock could be your best bets as volatility picks up.

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Dividend Stocks

CIBC (TSX:CM) Just Hit a Screaming Buy Signal

| Joey Frenette

Why CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is a timely buy as the fundamentals, valuation and technicals continue to shine.

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investing 101: A Wide-Moat Stock to Buy Before September Ends

| Joey Frenette

Why Quebecor Inc. (TSX:QBR.B) is the perfect telecom stock to own in the new age of telecom tech.

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Dividend Stocks

Battle of the Financials: Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) (USA) vs. the Big 6 Banks: Which Should You Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Should you buy a bank like CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) or an insurer for cheap investment income?

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Dividend Stocks

Beginner Investors: How to Safely Snowball Your TFSA Retirement Fund

| Joey Frenette

Consider Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) for the core of your TFSA, especially if you're new to the markets.

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Stocks for Beginners

Marijuana Investors Beware: 1 Pot Stock I Wouldn’t Touch

| Joey Frenette

Why Cronos Group Inc. (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) pales in comparison to its peers in the cannabis scene.

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: Forget Penny Stocks and Buy This High-Growth Stock Instead

| Joey Frenette

Why Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) could make you rich with its proven growth strategy.

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: 2 Stocks to Buy as We Fall Into Recession

| Joey Frenette

Why you should own Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) and this other stock before a recession becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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Cannabis Stocks

Marijuana Investors: A “Hidden Gem” of a Cannabis Stock I’m Considering Buying

| Joey Frenette

Why Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. (TSX:FAF) is a hidden gem in the cannabis space that you may want to…

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Top TSX Stocks

A Top Hyper-Growth Stock That’s Just Getting Started

| Joey Frenette

Why now is the perfect time to buy Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) before headwinds turn to tailwinds.

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Cannabis Stocks

420 Investors: 2 Cannabis Stocks for Value Investors

| Joey Frenette

Why Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and another pot stock are perfect for value-conscious investors looking to get into the world…

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Dividend Stocks

Stash These 2 Dividend Stocks in a TFSA for Monthly Cash!

| Joey Frenette

Why Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and another dividend stock are a perfect addition to any young investor's TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Turn Your Next $6,000 TFSA Contribution Into $500 in Annual Income

| Joey Frenette

Instead of cash, consider turning your TFSA into a passive-income stream with high-yield names like Inovalis REIT (TSX:INO.UN).

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Dividend Stocks

Popeyes’ Chicken Sandwich Could Send Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR) Stock Soaring

| Joey Frenette

Why Popeyes's new sandwich could make Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) the king of the chicken wars.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks That Are the Cheapest They’ve Been in 10 Years

| Joey Frenette

Follow Warren Buffett's lead into severely undervalued stocks like Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and this other dividend stud.

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